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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.53, 3,713.06 and 2,077.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.53, 3,713.06 and 2,077.94 is: 3,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.53 : 3,713.06 = 2,077.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.53/3,713.06 = 2,077.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.53x = 3,713.06 × 2,077.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.53x = 7,715,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715,530.37/2,465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.36

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